ANSC 212 - lec 6

What were the 3 types of horses mentioned in lecture

Thoroughbred

Polo ponies

Warmblood sporthorse

What were Thoroughbreds bred for?

Racing

What year did thoroughbred breeding begin

1600s

When was the first general studbook published

1793

When was the Jockey Club founded?

1894

Were there any Arabian genetics in the thoroughbred

No

What does Ne stand for

effective population size; measure of genetic diversity and size of breeding population

Where do thoroughbreds typically travel for

Racing

Breeding

New owners

Who regulates breeding for thoroughbreds

International thoroughbred breeders foundation

Can thoroughbreds be bred via AI or other means to be registered

No only live cover to be registered

What kind of breeder is a horse

Seasonal long day

When do horse skeletons mature

4-5yrs

When do horses typically start racing

3yrs

What are some health issues thoroughbreds face

Failure to remain sound

Short competitive life

Low fertility

Roaring

Vetebral malformations

Exertional rhabdomyolysis

Pulmonary hemorrhage

Who is the greatest sire of the 20th century

Northern dancer

What are warmblood sport horses bred for

Performing

What is the open breed for sport horses

KWPN

What is the closed breed for sport horses

Traekehner

What is the breed registry for the sport horses

Zangersheide

What are the registration requirements for the zangersheide registry

Parentage verification

Inspection of conformation and movement

Parents must be pre-approved as breeding stock

Under saddle performance evaluation

Why do warm blooded sport horses travel

Compete

Go to new owners

How are warmblood sport horses bred

AI, ET, not actual sex

What are some cons of how warm blooded sport horses are bred

Semen poorly freezable

Warmblood fragile foal syndrome

What is the peak competitive age of warmblood sport horses

7-15yr

Where do polo ponies originate from

Argentina

When do polo ponies start out

4yrs

What is the average age of polo horses

9yr

What is the ending age of polo ponies

Mid teens

What are the two breeds of polo ponies

Thoroughbred

Criollo

Why do polo ponies travel

Compete

New ownership

What are polo ponies typical breeding methods

AI

ET

cloning

What epizoonotic disease did horses bring to Australia in 2007

Equine influenza

What are horses asymptomatic carriers of

Herpes

Streptococcus equi

Equine arteritis virus

What are some requirements of the horse production system

Genetics

Reproduction and breeding

Nutrition and feeding

Care

Housing

Training

What are 4 physical needs of horses

Feed

Health care

Containment

Rest

What feed do horses require

Fibre (forage) based

What happens when feed needs not met

Ulcers

Stereotypies

Colic

What are some forms of horse health care

Hoof & dental care

Vaccinations

Parasite control

Injury treatment